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In this compelling episode, Prof. Dr. Em. Jean-Claude Burgelman, Director of the Frontiers Planet Prize, discusses the transformative power of open science and its critical role in accelerating research and innovation for planetary sustainability. With pressing environmental challenges such as climate change and biodiversity loss, Burgelman highlights the need for global collaboration and emerging technologies like AI to drive impactful solutions. The Frontiers Planet Prize is leading the charge by rewarding groundbreaking scientific work that addresses the most urgent threats to our planet. About Prof. Dr. Em. Jean-Claude Burgelman - - Professor Burgelman is a director of the Frontiers Planet Prize. - He's an editor-in-chief of the Frontiers Policy Laboratory. WATCH:https://lnkd.in/dY2Mh-mi . . . #OpenScience #PlanetaryBoundaries #ScientificInnovation #ClimateAction #Biodiversity #FrontiersPlanetPrize #SustainableFuture #ResearchExcellence #AIinScience #GlobalCollaboration

In this compelling episode, Prof. Dr. Em. Jean-Claude Burgelman, Director of the Frontiers Planet Prize, discusses the transformative power of open science and its critical role in accelerating research and innovation for planetary sustainability. With pressing environmental challenges such as climate change and biodiversity loss, Burgelman highlights the need for global collaboration and emerging technologies like AI to drive impactful solutions. The Frontiers Planet Prize is leading the charge by rewarding groundbreaking scientific work that addresses the most urgent threats to our planet. About Prof. Dr. Em. Jean-Claude Burgelman - - Professor Burgelman is a director of the Frontiers Planet Prize. - He's an editor-in-chief of the Frontiers Policy Laboratory. WATCH:https://lnkd.in/gyTPSn9r . . . #OpenScience #PlanetaryBoundaries #ScientificInnovation #ClimateAction #Biodiversity #FrontiersPlanetPrize #SustainableFuture #ResearchExcellence #AIinScience #GlobalCollaboration

🧬🌎The State of Climate Biotech 🌎🧬 I recently attended 🧠Connecting Genetics to Climate's🧠 first webinar on "The Landscape of Climate Biotech". It was so cool to hear Nazish Jeffery, Ph.D. and Paul Reginato kick off the conversation, and I am beyond excited to be a part of it all. Here are some of my takeaways: 1️⃣ Current Biotech Funding Focuses More on Human Health Initiatives The NIH does not currently fund climate change research as a health initiative, and the DOE mainly funds later-stage energy projects. This gap leaves researchers in the early stages of developing climate solutions struggling to find adequate funding. This funding gap needs to be addressed to bring these critical innovations to life! 2️⃣ More Impacted Parties Need to Join the Conversation Climate biotech solutions often involve large-scale projects that impact multiple industries—agriculture, firefighting, energy, and more. Widespread adoption of climate solutions depends on collaboration with non-scientists, especially when they will be largely responsible for rollout. 3️⃣ Techno-Economic Assessments Are Essential Many proposed climate biotech solutions will need to compete with traditional commodities and services. Disrupting an industry requires biologists to understand market dynamics and learn to compete in commodity markets. Economic viability is crucial for adoption and long-term impact. A recording of the seminar should be posted later here --> https://lnkd.in/eb8uqTHS #ClimateChange #Biotech #Innovation #Sustainability #CircularEconomy #Bioeconomy

Democratizing Biology to Solve Hard Problems: Insights from SynBioBeta 2024 At SynBioBeta 2024, our Climate Tech panel explored building ecosystems that democratize biological technologies. One speaker highlighted Bionet, a groundbreaking initiative to empower anyone to tackle complex problems using biology as technology. "Success is when people I don't know are using it—when I overhear someone at SynBioBeta talking about solving a problem through a shared ecosystem." We also discussed applying health economics models to measure the impact on equitable access. 📺 Watch the full discussion here: https://loom.ly/PAqtzPY Let’s build an ecosystem where biology empowers climate solutions. #SynBioBeta2024 #ClimateTech #Bionet #Biotechnology #Innovation #Sustainability

Measuring the Doughnut: A good life for all is possible within planetary boundaries Science Direct https://lnkd.in/gWQb-FJY

Want to find out what's happening in the world of climate biotech? Join our webinar on October 16! #climate #biotechnology

Very important new paper 'A Just World on a Safe Planet: a Lancet Planetary Health–Earth Commission report on Earth-system boundaries, translations, and transformations' in the latest issue of The Lancet Planetary Health   My main take aways We need to move beyond economic growth "Economic growth trajectories (which dominate global economic policy) pose even greater risks through destabilisation of the global commons—ie, the biosphere, climate, and cryosphere, and nutrient and water cycles". The current economic system is not compatible with all of humanity living with a safe and just space "Under current social and environmental conditions, all humans cannot live healthy lives within the safe and just corridor". Put justice (interspecies, intergenerational & intragenerational) at the heart of revolutionary sustainability transformations There is no technological solution to 'greening business as usual' i.e. we cannot innovate our way out of the planetary crisis within the current socio-economic system...we need to decouple human and nonhuman well-being from that system rather than waste time and resources on seeking to decouple the negative ecological and climate impacts of the current economic system https://lnkd.in/eSrB2XwA

🌍 Message for World Science Day for Peace and Development ! On this World Science Day for Peace and Development, we celebrate the remarkable power of science to shape a better future for all. Today, we honor the scientists, researchers, and innovators who tirelessly work to address global challenges and promote sustainable development. Science is not just a pursuit of knowledge; it is a bridge that connects communities, fosters understanding, and drives solutions to some of the world's most pressing issues. Whether addressing climate change, advancing healthcare, or ensuring food security, the contributions of science are vital for peace and prosperity. Let us harness the potential of science to build a more equitable and peaceful world. Together, we can transform challenges into opportunities and create a brighter future for generations to come. Happy World Science Day! #WorldScienceDay #ScienceForPeace #SustainableDevelopment #Innovation #Research #GlobalChallenges #ScienceMatters #PeaceThroughScience #FutureOfScience #TogetherForChange

On Oct 16 we're kicking off what will be a series of interactive webinars from @connectgenetics. If (like me) you didn't know biotech with climate applications was already out in the field with more in the pipeline, bring your curiosity and get info you need to weigh-up whether you think biotech could contribute to the broader climate mitigation/adaptation toolkit.

This model describes the boundaries within which human life as we know it can be preserved for future generations. The ability of science to quantify these limits is powerful and insightful. However, it is deeply concerning that as of 2023, we have crossed 6 out of 9 dimensions. #PlanetaryBoundaries. Check out more information here: https://lnkd.in/dRvjzay7